Jul 11, 2015
(Started Jan 15, 2014)

May 31, 2014
(Started Oct 05, 2011)

Effectiveness

Major
(for Crohn's disease)

Effectiveness

Major
(for gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding)

Side effects

None

Adherence

Usually

Burden

Very hard to take

Dosage:
3200 mg
Daily

Advice & Tips:
For some reason the Oregon Health Plan (new Obama-care insurance) does not cover Asacol HD 800mg TBEC. My recent flare-up may have been exacerbated because I ran out of the medication and couldn't get it refilled. For the last 2 weeks I have been paying out-of-pocket for it and it is EXPENSIVE. I will have to either find another medication option on Monday or work on the appeal process (which looks like a pain in the ass). Until then I will be paying out the whazoo for it because it is the only medication I know of that really can keep me in remission without noticeable side effects.